Special Guest - Some Velvet Morning
Summary
Musician Des from Sun Velvet Morning shares his top tracks, citing Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” for its intro and Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor for its emotional impact. He reflects on school memories with Adamski’s “Killer,” clubbing days with The Neptunes’ “Nothing,” and local heroes like Elton John. The episode concludes with a recommendation for Scott Walker’s “Next” and news of Sun Velvet Morning’s 25th-anniversary album and upcoming London show.
Topics discussed
Ad Council PSA on listening to kids
Intro: Stu Whiting welcomes Des from Sun Velvet Morning
Greatest Intro: Marvin Gaye's Heard It Through the Grapevine
Harmonic vs Rhythmic: Brian Wilson's California Girls
Emotional Impact: Chopin and chromatic melodies
Childhood memories: Piano practice and parents' records
School Days: Adamski's Killer featuring Seal
1990 Music Scene: Hip hop, Depeche Mode, and school life
Ad Council PSA on listening to kids
Career Dreams: Rock star, stunt man, or baker?
First Record Shop Memory: Tom Jones' Delilah
Clubbing Anthem: The Neptunes' production style
Ad Council PSA on listening to kids
The Neptunes: Pharell's melody and live performance
Home County Hero: George Michael's Listen Without Prejudice
Hidden Gem: Scott Walker's Next and album discussion
Outro: Upcoming London show at Colors in Hoxton
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